YEARLY HIGH
1.6661 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.2457 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5891 SBD

2013 SDG to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SDG to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 1, valuing the pair at 1.6661. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 1.2457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4204 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6084 to the December average rate of 1.2614, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6661 was down 41.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.8486, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 8,331 SBD
2012 Average 10,823 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 6,229 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,101.87 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.6746
1.2238
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG to SBD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.6221, compared to 1.5562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0659 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.3840 SBD (High: 1.6421 / Low: 1.2582). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 SBD (High: 1.6377 / Low: 1.6211).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3840
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3385 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2013: 1.6354) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.7088), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0735 (-39.63%).

2013 Avg (May) 1.6354
2012 Avg (May) 2.7088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6295 1.6030 1.6084
February 1.6339 1.5972 1.6056
March 1.6427 1.5981 1.6152
April 1.6515 1.6082 1.6370
May 1.6661 1.6193 1.6354
June 1.6377 1.6211 1.6306
July 1.6367 1.6097 1.6175
August 1.6327 1.6090 1.6166
September 1.6334 1.6085 1.6182
October 1.6428 1.6093 1.6236
November 1.6421 1.2582 1.5999
December 1.2674 1.2457 1.2614